Catch and Cook In The MIDDLE OF NOWHERE!! (Big Fish)

[@day1fishing603]

I friggin can't get enough of these exact videos you used to always make back in the days. Super adventurous type. Keep em comin. Stay safe and have a blast . Thank you for sharing

[@ethanwatson751]

Agreed this is what got me hooked to the channel. I hope he goes back to this content. 😊

[@bjaminf113]

Lovin it!

[@scottOWMH]

I agree this is the old Spencer that I started following!!!! I love the good ol Iowa kayaking for Flattys!!!!

[@dylanwhitehead8212]

Agreed

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man. I have some fun adventures I'm gonna try to go on this summer. Definitely getting excited to keep exploring.

[@KunesRGr8]

Hello Spencer, old timers say to use the catfish slime in the finned hole and the same antibodies that work for the fish work on the fin wound. I’m an amateur at best and have gotten finned while cleaning them and it’s worked with no infection or real soreness. I guess the web of our hands are vulnerable because of how we hold them

[@mauricenations7511]

It truly works

[@timothymilam732]

I was about to say something along the same line. I seem to remember that the small young catfish about the sins of your palm always seemed to hurt the wrist to me, but smear the slime all over it, and you truly all but forget about it in no time at all. Hopefully the youngster will read our little bit of ancient lore, or backwoods medicine.

[@KunesRGr8]

@@timothymilam732 he’s a lot smarter than he portrays on here. I’m pretty certain he’s got a pretty good grasp on the concept 😂

[@pstonedawg9576]

Videos never get old , keeps me inspired !! Tight Lines Captain Spencer 🐟🐟🐟

[@RiverCertified]

That's awesome man. Hope you're slaying them down there.

[@RoundHouse1776]

I have not commented on videos lately. But I highly enjoy the log jam fishing,these videos and you ,got me into buying a kayak and trying log jam fishing. 🗽🎇 America🇺🇸

[@randylippert6416]

Thanks!

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you man! You're way too kind!

[@jasebar]

you used to teach me science and now you teaching me how to fish. thanks man

[@RiverCertified]

That's pretty darn cool. Hope you're doing good dude!

[@jimharbison7589]

It's good to see you relaxed and enjoying fishing, the snack you cooked up looked great,thanks for the trip Spencer

[@tommymohlen8919]

Never not once have i not enjoyed watching one of your vids. Ive been quiet for a while now but i dont think ive missed one so far since i tripped over you in the feed. Pleasure as always Sir

[@BillyProctor-id4cr]

I like what your doing on those little creeks. Your set up is perfect. I'll keep watching.

[@bigmikeluch3589]

A small Creek, a kayak, and Plenty of Fish!! I could almost taste that plate of fish you cooked up and didn't share with the rest of your audience!😅😅 love these kayaking videos keep them floating, and thank you again!

[@jeremystanton382]

That's the best place to catch and cook because that's the only way to get food. Love that stuff.

[@erickstanley4366]

Glad to see you back to what made me start watching you.

[@RiverCertified]

I'm glad we have some water to do it. I missed the creeks.

[@danielgc1970]

16:50 I always run my hand down the line and gently take them by the head. The fins serve as handles for me. Just my $0.02. Thanks for the good videos. I appreciate your approach.

[@RiverCertified]

That's basically what I try to do. I just got lackadaisical.

[@danielgc1970]

@@RiverCertified I understand 👍

[@billcotton1551]

Hard to believe a big flathead is hanging in that small stream, fantastic catch!

[@RiverCertified]

It's pretty crazy the places they will find their way into. Makes me love em even more!

[@BackroadsAngling]

This is classic River Certified content and it's awesome!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoy em man!

[@brianbenedict8374]

You can never go wrong with catch and cook! Have a great week my friend!

[@RiverCertified]

Absolutely. Hope you do the same!

[@shawnarudolph695]

These kayaking videos are literally the best!!!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoy them!

[@pigsandapples]

I really enjoy these skinny water videos. Great job as always with the filming and editing. Thanks man!

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man! Glad you like them!

[@fishlessfisherman1539]

I definitely got a couple ideas for my kayak. Little channel stuck me a week ago. Being on blood thinner I’m glad it didn’t bleed much. As always the kayak videos are my favorite. Tight lines!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad it wasn't a major concern. Thanks for watching man!

[@shortround889]

Productive Yak attack!! Thanks for breaking down your strategies and techniques.

[@patriciapowell3824]

I'm loving these Kayak videos. Ya caught some fine fish, especially that Flatty. Sorry about the injury hope it doesn't cause you problems.Stay safe and God bless you and yours. 😊😊😊😊

[@Redneckairflow]

I recently got a kayak for fishing back waters for some flatheads and channels. Love the videos if it ever stops raining ill get mine out and try it

[@riverrat988]

Awesome Midwest double plus a meal. Livin good Captain. Heal that hand up quick. Great video

[@markcaudill2572]

Yes a new video, thanks man

[@RiverCertified]

I know I've said it, but I appreciate the hell outta that. The money is super kind, but the gesture itself means even more. Thanks a ton Mark!

[@ferdypiper7564]

Love the kayaking videos and cooking and camping you do on Iowa creeks.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you like them! It's nice to have a little water this year

[@Breezy2018]

Yea bruh the small river/ creek close structure big fish videos are the absolute best

[@KodyWyse]

Love the videos! Been following the channel a few years now. I fish out of the Maumee river in Ohio. Best of luck on your future adventures!

[@sealofakatosh]

Thanks for sharing the gear u used. Always good to know as I've only been seriously fishing for a year.

[@RiverCertified]

You bet man. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@averagejoefishing7833]

Nice fish Spencer! Looks like a great float capped off with a beauty flathead. I find up here in Michigan the scorching weather really turns on the flatheads, and makes them less nocturnal.

[@wkay15]

All these kayak videos all we are missing is Denny.

[@Mak-Talon90]

I love watching your videos! I follow three KZbin channels, your channel, Josh with Pigpatroltv and the Minndak brothers!

[@jasonparker3226]

Hope the hand heals up Spencer. Small packets of vinegar from fast food joints work in a pinch, not quite as effective as rubbing alcohol but good enough if you need something on the way home. I grab a bunch (and a burger) and keep them in my vehicle/tackle box.

[@johnhenderson7094]

Those are my go tos for yellow fly bites is SC. Suckers will put a whelp on ya.

[@crispoutdooradventures3904]

Been a few years back, had a channel flopping in the floor of the yack and got me in about the same spot. Could have put a pen in the hole. Great video, love the skinny water vids!

[@TheDetroitman20]

You know these are my favorite kind of videos. As always thanks for sharing brother!! 👍🏾👊🏾✊🏾🙂💯

[@RiverCertified]

They're my favorite too. I'm glad we finally got a little water this spring to get the fish moving. You're the man!

[@ralphwood4814]

Do you know Spencer, when I was a kid many years ago. I jumped into a boat to go out fishing. Not realizing that there was a bunch of catfish down in the bottom of the boat. Well, I ended up getting the door open in the bottom of my foot went all the way through. Ended up going to the hospital and they had to remove it surgically. Not smart painful though.😊

[@fishnlift01]

Another banger! These are my favorite style videos. Keep it up!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you like them! I'm gonna do my best!

[@robertcraig9484]

Love the vids buddy!!! I know how your feeling from the sticking they are wired and mean hope your all good and it doesn't stop ya or put you down a day keep sore cheeking big Fatty's love the kayak aspect I get the jitters when a rod caves

[@pedrocruz4710]

Old school feelin video Spenc! Love it man

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya dig em man! It's nice to have some water!

[@matthewtripp6840]

lot of food you let go.. but thats you .. still love watching you catch and cook ones

[@RiverCertified]

I keep what I'm gonna eat and let the rest go. I forgot fish in the freezer once and felt like a jerk, so I don't do that anymore. Thanks for watching.

[@matthewtripp6840]

@@RiverCertified ok. cool .. I understand that.. but if you freez them in water they will be good for a few years

[@ellhafer2808]

Now your kayak fishing like the small rivers I fish in my kayak. To me this is the most fun . Go vlog Spencer. 😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@CatfishinTheKish]

Creek-yakin-cats is definitely my favorite and sandbar camping is the cherry on top awesome video my dude sorry about your hand.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoyed it. The hand is healing up good, do no worries there.

[@jeffreyneely9283]

Wow Spencer that was a great trip to watch, totally enjoyed it. You sure know how to have fun. 💯💯👍👍

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it Jeff!

[@georgenguyen4567]

Thanks for the video sir and good luck with your hand brother.

[@logan.g2983]

I want to start catfishing out of my kayak in the rivers which I already have done some but I was wondering when do your kayak fishing do paddle back up stream when your done fishing or have like an end location you go to?

[@stevemueller3705]

Nice work! Thanks for posting.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks for watching!

[@Crazyhorseracing461]

Awesome video once again Spencer, I had a channel about that size get me right through the web between my thumb and my index finger, went clean through. So yea I know what it feels like.

[@YFZMoto]

I'm loven the YAK Video's I just Love Small Stream Fishing.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya dig em. It's nice to be back on the small waters. I'm loving having the water.

[@AndyPoignantJr]

Hello Spencer I’ve been watching your videos and decided to make my own channel yesterday, I learned much from you

[@georg5236]

Mate, snaps nowadays are reliable. its worth a try for comfort. nice video!

[@rooterdaddy6889]

I learned to wear gloves when catfishing. Thanks for the lesson.

[@geoffbohartfishing]

Another killer video 🔥 I posted my first Kayak Fishing video from the other day today! Went back out today on the H10 and fished all around an old WWI and WWII Ship for next weeks video. Tons of neat stuff to be explored on the Yak!

[@beverlycurry4370]

You bring so much to the fishing world 👍

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks 👍

[@brucefortune5861]

Nice catch I'm jelly. Just now able to go fishing

[@RiverCertified]

Hope you get on em man!

[@kurtgleason5729]

Go Hawkeyes and go Cubs go! Good video!

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yeah. Thanks for watching!

[@reddrockingeezer]

Spencer, for my likes, you make the best catfishing videos; I could watch them all day. Everything about you (other than constant fishing), screams married man. Your rugged good looks, your yard, garage and house all look like a gorgeous wife & handsome kids are just off on the side. Can you fill us in any more on your background? My wife would never have put up with me fishing 10% of what you appear to fish. Do you have another career, or do you guide full-time? Perhaps you have a shy wife & the kids are too little to go fishing? Love the monster flathead videos the best, just curious. Thanks.

[@aristeovasquez]

Sooo I’ve never tried this, but you got me thinking. When I moved to Maine I noticed a lot of guys using these like, o-ring clip rings. They use them a lot while striper fishing. This way they can easily switch out lures. They hold 50lb stripers. So it seems like you already use a swivel that stops your slide sinker. What about using those clip rings with a hook tied on the other side, then just clipping it to the swivel? It seems easy enough. If that clip ring can hold a saltwater striper, it can hold a flathead.

[@jeremytibbs6562]

Hey Brother hope all is well just giving you a life update birthday was last Tuesday wife and I went fishing got some nice drum and 10 pound carp we are expecting my second baby girl in September keep the videos coming my first daughter loves watching you with me

[@gregs2509]

Yep, I could hear that stick! Hope it heals well.

[@timwhiting6721]

He got catfish fever from that kitty spine

[@danhandke5012]

As a kid used to fish the north fork of the little Sioux river.

[@TheJaymon1962]

No portages, no boat flips. Nevermind. Good stuff, Spencer.

[@TheJaymon1962]

I'm watching on Monday and it is definitely an off day. This vid makes it better!

[@RiverCertified]

All characteristics of a good float haha. Thanks for watching man!

[@egregiousblunder5395]

Bud, you and I are alike, I refuse to use snap swivels for anything for that very reason. Once I learned to basic palomar knot and snell knots, that's all I used until I started fly fishing heavily, then your typical double surgeon's knot or the blood knot and the good ole clinch or pitzen knots.

[@RiverCertified]

A good knot is stronger than any contraption in my opinion, and if you're good at tying them, it's not much slower. Thanks for always watching man!

[@jacob2790]

Looks just like heaven spencer. I'll take a nice white sandbar in the midwest over any beach or lake.

[@RiverCertified]

Amen to that

[@markprice9688]

Yes love the old school videos keep it up spencer from ohio

[@RiverCertified]

You bet. It's nice to have some water. Thanks for watching!

[@beverlycurry4370]

My one of my grandsons and I are planning a flathead fishing adventure. We live in the north west Alabama area, not for from Wheeler dam, where do you suggest we go. We killed it crappie fishing on old city Lake in Lawrence county al

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it. The River section above wheeler has.treated me well. Last time I fished it ella caught a 40 lber.

[@beverlycurry4370]

@@RiverCertified thank you 🎣💞

[@MC96701]

OG Yak Spence is back!!! Errybody like the vid

[@RiverCertified]

Thank mother nature. I'm glad she finally helped me out. Glad ya enjoy em man.

[@bertog-2023]

Preparation is key. You at least had that first aid kit with you. I need to be better about that myself

[@KunesRGr8]

I have a question for you,Spencer. When I lived in North Carolina on lake Gaston, I caught channel cats. I also caught a lot of cats that were nearly black with a wide head. I’m at best, as I said an amateur when it comes to fishing many freshwater species

[@ffemtp830]

Find some holes in that clay bank , flathead are in there. Friend Pulled two 30+ pounders out this weekend. Same climate as you well at least close enough central illinois. In a medium size creek.

[@RiverCertified]

They definitely like to spawn in those, it's just hard to target them in there cuz there's no clear spot to cast. At least for ignorant anglers like myself.

[@ffemtp830]

@@RiverCertified well, your far from ignorant. Lol we run trot lines and bank poles. My friend stuck his hand in the hole and pulled it out. We call it hogging, most call it noodling though. I think hogging sounds tougher. Lol

[@weedhopper]

I know all too well about getting poked by catfish,but my worst one ever was from a huge Chinook salmon with big ol gangly teeth 🤣 sucker swiped his head toward my hand when I was trying to take the hook out and he got me good!! That hurt and bled like crazy,and yes it got infected...because I had no first aid on my camping trip.Never again did I leave home with out at least something from the kit 😂 Thanks dude for the video 👍

[@johnnyfish6051]

Great vid, had it all!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@royschlickeisen2539]

👍👍👍👍👍great 🎣video with a catch and cook hope your hand gets better .

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate that man. Thanks for watching.

[@jasongrahamPUTTtheonly1]

Love these type as well. And may have said before but you didn't know kayak set up video lol why do you notch your paddle that way? Sure to keep from falling off or in garage set up but wanted to know. Thanks brotha😊

[@coupe50h]

That's my kind of pretty too! Here in s. Texas we have some small rivers like that, love me some middle of nowheres. But yea that roundup is no good😢

[@kadendarby8344]

I had the same thing happen to me from a saltwater cat. Right above my thumb, whole arm went numb and hurt for a few hrs.

[@kayalatcham6056]

Do you change where you hook live bait at night then? Behind the dorsal fin?

[@RiverCertified]

Mainly based on current. Nose hook in fast water. Tail hook in slow water.

[@curtisfawver8655]

I caught a little channel cat (no more than 12”) the other day and as I tossed it back it decided to flop. When it did it sliced my thumb right next to the nail deep enough that I had to cut off the chunk of skin to keep it from snagging on everything.

[@drizzyq]

What hooks & size do you prefer on your catfish rod & reel rigs Spenc?

[@RiverCertified]

For flatheads I like J hooks. 5/0-10/0. Match the hook to the bait size.

[@davidthurman5676]

Hello.are summers in Iowa long? Wish I had rivers and streams like you do. I’m in SW Indiana,Evansville actually. I’m doing my best to stay out of the heat.I’ve had heatstroke 5yrs ago and it’s not fun.

[@martinvanhorn5645]

Rookie?? 😂 We've all done it.

[@RiverCertified]

That is me haha

[@217rebeloutdoors5]

Awesome video man that channel horned you a good one great flathead keep it up and keep those lines tight my friend

[@Cryptkeeper-cp4wr]

What is that item on the hook hanger on your rod? And sucks getting stuck by water kitty. I'm working on a frogging gaf using said barbs from water kittys

[@KunesRGr8]

Those sail cats are mean too. I had two different buddies take me out when I lived in northeast Florida and I saw the one get finned, but the other wouldn’t even let one in the boat. It got him in the foot and he couldn’t walk without real pain for a week

[@TsugaOregon]

Oooouuuch! That only happened to me one time, on Lake Whitney in Texas. Stopped fishing with little baits after that channel rat poked me. Only flatheads for me now

[@donniehenson514]

Another awesome video bro 😎 keep grinding and slaying em man 🐟🐟🐟🎣🎣🎣

[@roberthowe5315]

Nice flatty in the small of a stream also side note spencer you should carry hand sanitizer with you for cuts and such burns like hell for about 30 seconds but would have killed any bacteria in the hole I do it all the time and so far have not got an infection just a thought Spencer stay safe out there

[@RiverCertified]

I now have all that stuff in the yak. Luckily it's healing up good. I appreciate the advice man.

[@waterratlyle2590]

Well done as always sir

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you kindly

[@goodcitizen64]

Tight lines small creek action!

[@RiverCertified]

Definitely my favorite way to fish!

[@TheAnglerJay]

I laughed way too hard when you were contemplating eating that channel 🤣

[@RiverCertified]

😆😆😆

[@bjaminf113]

@Spencer! I know it's not your norm, but would you show your creekside cat cleaning? Those of us big on yak fishing can always use a few pointers, especially if it's down and dirty! 😉 😜

[@Out-Fishing13]

Question ; Do you preplan where you are going get off the river/creek ? How do you get back to your truck ,if you leave it wherever you launched from .. Also because of you I bought the camping stove that you used to use . What da hell now I need to buy a different one ? LOL

[@justinkrebs3438]

All you need is super glue. I used it lots times after cagefights. Now that I'm long retired I still used it when I get cut.... Bonds skin immediately

[@Dshriner]

Gotta try the googan squad fish fry top notch super good

[@lukebain5690]

What stove are you using to cook?

[@gregstroud5139]

Yeah I meant to say that you need some big Band-Aids and some glue keep catching big catfish you're doing a great job

[@RiverCertified]

It's in the kayak now. Thanks for watching!

[@notsmirkis]

its always the small ones that get ya. i belly grab the same way and got stuck by a small one as i was throwing it back and it kicked out of my hand. got me good too ;( lol

[@williamleidy6713]

I harvested a 6lb flathead Saturday night . Tonight it is flathead belly fillet for dinner. When i get finned it seems like its always the bullheads.

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yes man. You might have talked me into keeping an eater next time I get one.

[@koreywilliams4570]

The north Canadian River that goes through Oklahoma is about that size. Not very deep, and the current is pretty strong.

[@christiangroh3185]

Beautiful crick lol 😂 good video 👍

[@RiverCertified]

Haha glad you enjoyed it

[@DWSOutdoors]

Our rivers all over WI have been around flood stage forever and now its 90+ with a heat index of 100 degrees... Count yourself lucky you have fishable monsters right now!

[@RiverCertified]

It's definitely a nice change of pace from the last 4 years. I'll be heading up there if the water ever drops.

[@DWSOutdoors]

@@RiverCertified Hit me up I know of a few places we can hunt flatheads but you would probably know more about how to target them than I do.